http://www.alligatorarmy.com/2012/8/15/3246141/jon-halapio-florida-football-offensive-line There are 17 days until Florida's September 1 opener with Bowling Green. There are 67 entries left in the 100 For 100 series. So ... six tomorrow, I guess.For me, offensive line play is compelling, vital stuff. For most, it's not, and I acknowledge that. The best thing about a good line, though, is that you don't have to talk about it, and that sort of trickles down to linemen, too. Jon Halapio is that kind of offensive lineman.Halapio's made 20 starts in three seasons, only two full, for Florida. Did you know that? Of course you didn't: No one looks up offensive line stats except people who write countdowns for team blogs. But I suspect Will Muschamp, who's referred to Halapio as a leader, knows. He probably knows that Halapio's made 14 consecutive starts, the longest streak on the offensive line, too.Muschamp knows about Halapio because he has to; we don't because we don't, and because the big guy with the long hair rarely does anything that gets shown on a replay. I'm guessing Halapio likes it like that.Gators fans should, too.This guy is going to mature into a great OL! Would love to see us take him in this draft.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000218120/article/florida-og-jon-halapio-knows-how-to-finish-blocks Florida OG Jon Halapio is one of the best finishers in the college ranks. HOOVER, Ala. -- A couple of weeks ago, NFL.com analyst and former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah had this to say about Florida Gators offensive lineman Jon Halapio: That's a letter-perfect description of what offensive line coaches refer to as "finishers," meaning a lineman who can finish a block effectively with brute strength. Some linemen have the agility to reach their assigned defender, but can't always finish. Finishers aren't always quick enough to get to their man in the first place, and the greats can do both.So when Halapio took the stage Tuesday at SEC Media Days, NFL Draft 365 asked him how well he fit Jeremiah's evaluation. The answer? In short, dead on."For me, personally, it's easier to put my hands on a guy and finish him. I love run blocking, I love going one on one with a guy," Halapio said. "I love going against the biggest, baddest D-tackles we see. That's why I love playing in the SEC."Still, Halapio doesn't classify himself as a complete player. The fifth-year senior knows it's the first half of a good block, not the second, that will be required for him to have a successful pro career."The next step for me to improve as an offensive lineman is getting to that second level against quicker, faster guys like linebackers. Getting out on screens faster, going against quicker guys," Halapio added. "I go against (Dominique) Easley every day to get quicker on my feet."Follow Chase Goodbread on Twitter @ChaseGoodbread.
I don't see it.
Tilapia is horrible. How he made any list is beyond me. He is captain Ole. I seriously wondered why/how this guy continued to be on the field as bad as he was...and he was freaking terrible. It is zero surprise that he was around for three of the worst offenses in Gator history. I don't want anything to do with this guy. I'd be surprised if he even ends up on an NFL roster.
I don't see it.
It's really hard to see it when looking at OG position. Three things he has going for him. 1) He has a nasty streak and will destroy anyone in his way. 2) He is a boy, about to become a man. Once he develops the next few years, he has the potential to become a dominant OL.3) Genetics. Is he ready day one? Probably not, but potential trumps that IMO.
Tilapia is horrible. How he made any list is beyond me. He is captain Ole. I seriously wondered why/how this guy continued to be on the field as bad as he was...and he was freaking terrible. It is zero surprise that he was around for three of the worst offenses in Gator history. I don't want anything to do with this guy. I'd be surprised if he even ends up on an NFL roster.
He definitely needs to work in pass pro, but he has also been playing with an 80% tear in the pec. all year. Either way he would be an upgrade over Joseph with a bit of top level coaching IMO.
This dude is the Davin Joseph of College Football. All you hear about is how good he is, but when you actually watch him play, he usually is getting his ass handed to him.
